Istanbul Free Tour - Reviews

Rating of the activity

9.30 / 10

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May / 16 / 2025

Maribel

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Totalmente recomendable. En nuestro caso, tuvimos de guía a "Nacho" hablaba genial español y nos hizo una visita super agradable y divertida. Nos enseñó los sitios más especiales de la ciudad, con su parte de historia, datos curiosos y consejos. Nos acercó un poco a la cultura y al día a día de la ciudad. Aclaró todas nuestras dudas y nos aconsejó sobre sitios, restaurantes, tiendas y pequeñas cosas que siempre viene saber cuando vas a una ciudad nueva. Repetiría sin lugar a dudas! Translate this opinion into English.

Highly recommended. In our case, we had "Nacho" as our guide. He spoke excellent Spanish and made our visit super enjoyable and fun. He showed us the city's most special places, providing insight into its history, fun facts, and tips. He gave us a glimpse into the city's culture and daily life. He answered all our questions and advised us on sites, restaurants, shops, and the little things that are always good to know when visiting a new city. I would definitely go back! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

May / 15 / 2025

Gabriela

Arica, Chile

I travelled with my partner

Es una excelente forma de conocer una ciudad en el primer día. Nachi nuestro guía nos indicó los lugares que debemos ir, precios de entradas, nos dio recomendaciones. Además, el tour es por la zona donde están todas las atracciones turísticas y puedes ubicarte con facilidad dentro de la ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

It's an excellent way to get to know a city on your first day. Nachi, our guide, showed us places to visit, ticket prices, and gave us recommendations. Plus, the tour covers the area with all the tourist attractions, so you can easily find your way around the city. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 13 / 2025

Ruben

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Realizamos una visita guiada con Edu y la verdad es que fue una maravilla en todos los aspectos ( puntualidad, muy buenas explicaciones y recomendaciones, agradable el trayecto ), lo pasamos muy bien y nos quedó una ideal clara de la zona. Recomendable este free tour Translate this opinion into English.

We took a guided tour with Edu, and it was truly wonderful in every way (punctuality, excellent explanations and recommendations, and a pleasant journey). We had a great time and got a clear idea of the area. This free tour is highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 13 / 2025

Rosa Maria Romero

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with friends

Excelente el guía con explicación de historia, tips para turistas muy necesarios, información para traslados y consejos de como moverse en Estambul y muy interesante las explicaciones de cada Mezquitas, monumentos, calles, barrios, y consejos para visitar otras áreas y como moverse. Lo recomiendo. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was excellent, explaining the history, providing much-needed tourist tips, information on transportation, and advice on getting around Istanbul. His explanations of each mosque, monument, street, and neighborhood were very interesting, as were tips on visiting other areas and getting around. I highly recommend him. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

May / 12 / 2025

Leyla

Spain

I travelled with friends

El tour fue fantástico, nuestro guía, Yassin, fue encantador, super simpático y muy detallista a la hora de contarnos curiosidades y la historia en si de las atracciones turísticas que visitábamos a medida que iba avanzando el tour, recomendaciones de qué hacer, qué ver, qué comer... Sin duda, volvería a repetir!! Un 10 como guía turístico ️️ Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was fantastic. Our guide, Yassin, was charming, super friendly, and very detailed when it came to telling us interesting facts and the history of the tourist attractions we visited as the tour progressed, giving recommendations on what to do, what to see, what to eat... I would definitely do it again! A 10 for his tour guide! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

May / 11 / 2025

Rosa Maria

Barcelon, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La visita guiada por ENGIN resultó muy interesante. Este guía es fabuloso; explica con claridad los lugares más importantes dentro de la ciudad. Situa bien al visitante en la época que corresponde la zona o el monumento que se está viendo en ese monento y ofrece unas recomendaciones muy acertadas y apreciadas por los turistas Translate this opinion into English.

The guided tour with ENGIN was very interesting. This guide is fabulous; he clearly explains the most important places in the city. He places the visitor in the time of year corresponding to the area or monument being visited and offers very insightful recommendations that tourists appreciate. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 10 / 2025

Amal

Paris, France

I travelled by myself

Pinar was just amazing sharing her passion of history. She gave an overview of the most famous monuments of Istanbul highlighting the roles of various characters and with humour! Despite the bad and rainy weather, she was able to provide us with her stunning energy. Thank you a lot for spending time with us to offer us the opportunity to fall I love with Istanbul and come back

I travelled by myself

May / 10 / 2025

María Sol

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy bien!! Yasin fue un guía muy atento y animado, nos dio varios tips para movernos mejor por la ciudad y un pantallazo general de Istanbul. Super dispuesto a aclarar dudas. La única razón por la que no pongo excelente (y esto es muy muy subjetivo) a mí me gusta mucho que me narren la historia y sus intríngulis y de eso me faltó un poco. Pero como guía de la ciudad maravilloso y en simpatía un 100 sobre 10!! Translate this opinion into English.

Very good!! Yasin was a very attentive and lively guide. He gave us several tips on how to navigate the city and gave us a general overview of Istanbul. He was very willing to answer any questions. The only reason I didn't give it an excellent rating (and this is very, very subjective) is that I really like being told the story and its intricacies, and that's what I found lacking. But as a city guide, he was wonderful, and for friendliness, he was a 100 out of 10! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 03 / 2025

Noel

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El tour imprescindible para tener una idea general de la ciudad. Yasin sin duda excelente guía, súper amable, nos enseñó con todo lujo de detalles cada uno de los sitios que visitamos, pasó el tour sin que se notase la caminata y el tiempo, súper ameno. Translate this opinion into English.

A must-see tour to get a general idea of the city. Yasin was, without a doubt, an excellent guide, super friendly, showing us every site we visited in great detail. The tour went by without making the walking and time seem unbearable, super enjoyable. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 03 / 2025

Anonimo

Italy

Bellissima esperienza che consiglio moltissimo, Pinar è stata una guida coinvolgente, interessante e molto competente. Ci ha spiegato ogni punto d’interesse del centro storico, ma anche la storia della città ed elementi chiave per capire la città e la cultura della Turchia moderna. Ci ha dato suggerimenti sulla città e ci ha permesso di apprezzare davvero il posto magnifico in cui eravamo. È stata davvero cordiale e disponibile, anche durante i giorni successivi. Translate this opinion into English.

Beautiful experience that I highly recommend, Pinar was an engaging, interesting and very knowledgeable guide. She explained every point of interest in the historic center, but also the history of the city and key elements to understand the city and the culture of modern Turkey. She gave us tips on the city and allowed us to really appreciate the magnificent place we were in. She was really friendly and helpful, even during the following days. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 02 / 2025

Daniel Reyes Diaz

Tomares, Spain

I travelled with friends

Muy recomendable, el guía fue muy simpático y además de las explicaciones sobre los sitios, nos estuvo contando sobre los hábitos de los turcos y sobre las diferencias culturales con los europeos occidentales. Duración perfecta, casi 3 horas, y perfecto para un primer reconocimiento de la zona histórica alrededor de Santa Sofía y la Mezquita Azul Translate this opinion into English.

Highly recommended. The guide was very friendly, and in addition to explaining the sites, he told us about Turkish habits and the cultural differences with Western Europeans. The tour lasted almost three hours, perfect for a first look at the historic area around Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

May / 01 / 2025

Inmaculada

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Una experiencia estupenda. Nuestro guía "Edu" nos ha hizo muy amena y didáctica. Dominio perfecto del idioma castellano, con información completa de la ruta, de los edificios y de la historia del país. Totalmente recomendable, repetiría sin dudarlo. La "retribución" se puede dar en Liras turcas o en euros. Translate this opinion into English.

A wonderful experience. Our guide, "Edu," made the tour very enjoyable and informative. He had perfect command of Spanish, providing comprehensive information about the route, the buildings, and the country's history. Highly recommended, I would repeat without hesitation. Payment can be made in Turkish lira or euros. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 01 / 2025

María

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La actividad duró poco porque se puso a llover. Al guía se le oía poco al hablar. La verdad, que te quedes sin una parte del tour porque llueve no lo veo. Para eso sirven los paragúas y chubasqueros. No podemos pagar los previsores la falta de previsión de los demás. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was short because it started to rain. The guide's voice was barely audible. Honestly, I don't see you missing part of the tour because it's raining. That's what umbrellas and raincoats are for. We, the forward-thinking, can't afford to pay for the lack of foresight of others. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

May / 01 / 2025

Xavier

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Perfecta actividad para tener una primera idea de la ciudad, recién llegados a Estambul. De ahí te puedes organizar perfectamente los siguientes días con los consejos de Bugra. Tour llevado de manera excelente por un guía ameno, con conocimientos, divertido y profesional. Lo aconsejo sin dudar. Translate this opinion into English.

A perfect activity to get a first taste of the city for those newly arrived in Istanbul. From there, you can plan your next few days perfectly with Bugra's advice. The tour was excellently led by a friendly, knowledgeable, fun, and professional guide. I recommend it without hesitation. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Apr / 29 / 2025

Soraya

Pamplona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Un free tour muy completo , nuestro guía Arsen, habla español perfectamente y explica todo de maravilla, se nota que sabe y le interesa mucho la historia. Cualquier pregunta que le hacíamos la respondía y daba datos interesantes, si algo no lo sabia en el momento lo buscaba más tarde para darnos la explicación. Nos dio muchos consejos para seguir conociendo la ciudad por nuestra cuenta y para ahorrarnos colas. Sin duda es el guía con el que más hemos aprendido durante nuestro viaje a Turquía. Translate this opinion into English.

A very comprehensive free tour. Our guide, Arsen, speaks perfect Spanish and explains everything wonderfully. It's clear he knows and is deeply interested in history. He answered any questions we asked and provided interesting facts. If he didn't know something at the time, he'd look it up later to explain it to us. He gave us lots of tips on how to explore the city on our own and how to avoid waiting in lines. He's undoubtedly the guide we learned the most from during our trip to Türkiye. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Apr / 28 / 2025

Alberto Feio

Toulouse, France

I travelled with friends

We had a wonderful time with the guide Pinar Arslan! She managed to pack a tremendous amount of history, recommendations and fun into this guided tour. Afterwards she even gave us her contact card and was always helpful with specific doubts or tips, if you have the chance take her trip!

I travelled with friends

Apr / 28 / 2025

Alexandra

Santiago De Compostela, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Fue una experiencia excelente. Nuestro guía era un autentico profesional, super agradable y simpático. Nos dio muchos consejos útiles para unos turistas que acaban de aterrizar en la ciudad. Lo recomiendo un montón si quieres conocer las partes principales de la ciudad, a parte de consejos de restaurantes, tiendas, lugares de interés... Nos quedamos encantados!! Translate this opinion into English.

It was an excellent experience. Our guide was a true professional, super nice and friendly. He gave us lots of useful tips for tourists just arriving in the city. I highly recommend him if you want to get to know the main parts of the city, as well as tips on restaurants, shops, places of interest... We were delighted! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Apr / 28 / 2025

Amel

Paris, France

I travelled with my partner

Le tour était intéressant présenté de façon dynamique . Bonne interaction avec le groupe Très bien pour une approche générale mériterai peut être un peu plus d’approfondissement historique À recommander car très bonne manière de rentrer en contact avec l’histoire d’Istanbul Guide ouverte aux questions diverses sur aspects pratiques. Très utile Nous a suggéré de faire la croisière corne d’or Bosphore . Nous en sommes très contents. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was interesting and presented in a dynamic way. Good interaction with the group. Very good for a general approach, perhaps deserves a little more historical depth. Recommended as a very good way to get in touch with the history of Istanbul. Guide open to various questions on practical aspects. Very useful. Suggested that we take the Golden Horn Bosphorus cruise. We are very happy with it. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Apr / 27 / 2025

Anonymous

Bruselas, Belgium

I travelled with small children

Hicimos esta actividad con Arsen, muy entretenido e interesante, 2h30 min en la zona de Sultanahmet, conociendo la historia de la ciudad. Arsen está abierto a recibir preguntas, con consejos turísticos prácticos sobre qué visitar, cómo usar el transporte, a qué hora es mejor hacer una determinada actividad... El circuito terminó en su local /tienda de productos típicos. Muy amable e instructivo. Translate this opinion into English.

We did this very entertaining and interesting activity with Arsen. It lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes in the Sultanahmet area, where we learned about the city's history. Arsen was open to questions and offered practical tourist advice on what to see, how to use transportation, and the best time to do a particular activity. The tour ended at his local food store. He was very friendly and informative. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Apr / 27 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El paseo estuvo muy bien. El guía Arsen de Viaurbis nos ha realmente explicado de forma muy clara, interesante y exhaustiva los monumentos y la historia relacionada. Nos hemos quedado muy satisfechos y repetiriamos.. Estambul es una ciudad que merece mucho la pena visitar y el tour con Arsen te ayuda a situarte muy bien. Lo aconsejo totalmente. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was very good. Our guide, Arsen from Viaurbis, provided us with a very clear, interesting, and comprehensive explanation of the monuments and their history. We were very satisfied and would do it again. Istanbul is a city well worth visiting, and Arsen's tour helps you get your bearings. I highly recommend it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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